Compartment Syndrome: A Rare and Frightening Complication of Transradial Catheterization

Ioannis Tsiafoutis; Konstantina Katsanou; Michael Koutouzis; Theodoros Zografos

Compartment Syndrome: A Rare and Frightening Complication of Transradial Catheterization

J Invasive Cardiol. 2018 Oct;30(10):E111-E112.

Authors

Ioannis Tsiafoutis, Konstantina Katsanou, Michael Koutouzis, Theodoros Zografos¹

Affiliation

¹ 3rd Department of Cardiology, Hygeia Hospital Research Associate, Athens Red Cross Hospital, 8 Artemidos Street, 16672, Vari, Athens, Greece. [email protected].

PMID: 30279302

Abstract

The compartment syndrome is a severe complication of transradial approach and can be prevented by prompt treatment of forearm hematoma; otherwise, fasciotomies are urgent.

Keywords: angiography; cardiac imaging; compartment syndrome; complications; radial intervention.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Angiography, Digital Subtraction
Cardiac Catheterization / adverse effects*
Compartment Syndromes / diagnosis
Compartment Syndromes / etiology*
Compartment Syndromes / surgery
Coronary Artery Disease / diagnosis
Coronary Artery Disease / surgery
Fasciotomy / methods*
Forearm
Humans
Male
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention / adverse effects
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention / methods
Radial Artery